Like all successful organisations, we know that planning for the future is essential, and we are asking members to think how you too can contribute to the future of the Cornwall Federation of Women’s Institutes. Cornwall Federation sub-committee members and Trustees have worked tirelessly, especially so in the past 18 months, to keep our Federation […]

Pendeen WI celebrated with a meal at Cape Cornwall Golf Club. They were joined by members from St Buryan WI and Sheffield and District WI.  Mermaids: Mylor and Flushing WI marked the day with each member ringing another Mermaid for a chat. Mawnan WI marked WI Day by getting together for a guided walk through […]

There are still two weeks left to apply for tickets for our two ‘What’s in My Trolley for Christmas?’ events, but don’t dally! They’ll go quickly! These cookery demonstrations are always a lot of fun and are among the most popular events in the WI calendar. You’ll go home with some great Christmas foodie ideas, […]

This year, we have revamped our Trading Post stall and have a lot of exciting new items available for purchase. We have put an emphasis on stocking eco-friendly and sustainable items, purchasing local or British-made items where possible. When you browse the stall, you’ll see household items, health and beauty supplies, stationery and much more! […]

CFWI would like to wish all of our members a very happy WI Day! On 16 September 1915, the first Women’s Institute met on the island of Anglesey in North Wales, making the WI 106 years old today. The WI is encouraging members all around the country to come together, swap kindness and celebrate 106 […]

Pensilva WI met for the first time in 18 months this week. A large group of members was shown how to create simple flower arrangements for the home by Pensilva members Cherry, Frances, Jean and Verna. Cherry showed the group how to create sugar craft roses which could then be used as a display, whilst […]

Our tutor for the Online Digital Photography Workshops scheduled for October has had to cancel. However, photographer David Chapman has stepped in to take her place! The new dates of the course are Monday 18 October and Monday 1 November. If you had booked a place on the original course, your booking will, of course, […]

Well done to all the members of Crowlas & Ludgvan WI who made the craft stall on Penzance promenade such a success. With a great position close to the start of the Tour of Britain cycle race, sales were reported to be excellent.

Members of Bodmin Gaolbirds WI set up a stall at the Tour of Britain Community Festival in Priory Park, Bodmin yesterday. Pictured here are Trudy, Mary and Pam. They all commented on how good it was to be out in the community celebrating this event.

Members of South Hill WI were treated to a wonderfully interesting talk by John Killingbeck about ‘The Last Huskies in Antarctica’. John brought many artefacts from his 1960s and 1990s surveying trips to Antarctica. These included sealskin boots, clothing, dog harnesses and a very long Nansen dog sled which he brought with him on a […]